Fireplace & Mantel Ideas, 2nd edition: Build, Design and Install Your Dream Fireplace Mantel

By John Lewman

You'll enjoy reviewing the dozens of classic fireplace mantel designs that include English Traditional, Country French, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Classical French, Neoclassical and more. A practical how-to guide on building and installing the mantel of your dreams. This book includes dimensioned original drawings, full-color photographs and detailed photo close-ups that will add depth and realism to your creative planning. In addition, you'll enjoy reviewing installation details for the EPA-approved and energy-efficient Rumford fireplace. Appendix includes a complete list of manufacturers and suppliers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565232291
• ISBN13: 9781565232297
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Design Originals
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 0.3" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Easy to follow instructions

I recently bought a house in need of renovations. Since hiring contractors are both expensive and often unreliable, I decided to tackle much of the work myself. This included designing and building my fireplace mantel. A previous owner had removed the mantel so there was no indication of what style it was built in. I searced for books on fireplace mantels and found this one. It has a complete detailed chapter on how to build a classic fireplace mantel, step-by-step, with detailed photos using materials I was able to easily purchase at Home Depot. The results were phenominal! I have since had family and friends ask if I would build them a mantel. I almost hate to reveal how easy it was when they are willing to pay a nice sum of money for something that took me the weekend and little cash. I highly recommend this book!